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Memorial for Eleanor Thompson
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Born in Pine Grove on Jul. 27, 1920
Died Jul. 17, 2010 and resided in Janesville, WI.
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Friday, Jul. 30, 2010
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Friday, Jul. 30, 2010
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Hope Lutheran Cemetery
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Please click on the links above for locations, times, maps, and directions.
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Eleanor Belle Bender Thompson, age 90, of Janesville, died early Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at St. Elizabeth Nursing Home. She was born in Pine Grove, WI on July 17, 1920, the daughter of Clarence and Edith (Schenck) Bender. She was the last surviving sibling of 12 children. Eleanor married Stanley A. Thompson in Wautoma on August 30, 1941, and he preceded her in death on July 17, 2009. She graduated from Waushara County Normal School and taught in a one room schoolhouse prior to her marriage. She devoted her time to her husband and raising her 4 children. Eleanor loved to knit, quilting with her church friends, and baking and cooking for family and friends, especially her famous cinnamon rolls and doughnuts. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Janesville and was active in various church activities throughout her life.
Eleanor is survived by her 4 children: Jerry Thompson of Janesville, Ivan (Jody) Thompson of Oconomowoc, Donna Thompson of Janesville and Dale (Sonia) Thompson of Milton; 11 grandchildren: Kelly (Phil) Drees, James Thompson, Mark Thompson, Nathan (Jolene) Thompson, Rachel (Matt) Schlatter, Rebecca Thompson, Luke Thompson, Krista (Chris) Olsen, Matthew Thompson, Kirstin (Brian) Dorn and Kelsey Krueger; 6 great grandchildren: Karly, Kylie, Ryan, Aurora, Cyrah and Whitney; sister-in-law, Rosalie Dahlen of Wautoma; and many nieces and nephews. Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 30, 2010, at SCHNEIDER APFEL SCHNEIDER & SCHNEIDER FUNERAL HOME with Rev. Bond Haldeman officiating. A graveside service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, at Hope Lutheran Cemetery, Wautoma, WI. A visitation will be held on Friday from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at SCHNEIDER APFEL SCHNEIDER & SCHNEIDER FUNERAL HOME. For on-line condolences and registry: www.schneiderfuneraldirectors.com
The family would like to sincerely thank Mother Superior, the Sisters, and staff at St. Elizabeth Nursing Home for their wonderful care and kindness given to Eleanor. She will be forever loved and missed.
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